42" Plasma

huzkerbob said:
strigori said:
huzkerbob said:
Don't get a plasma if you plan on playing video games on it. They are the worst when it comes to leaving burns and ghost marks on your screen.
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Incorrect. "burn in" was an issue on early plasma TVs, but its not an issue with good brand plasmas. I have a plasma, and game daily on it. No damage. The most there is will be a slight ghost on a solid color for til some other images run through the spot.

I have seen every piece of misinformation about plasma TVs in this thread now. The LCD companies certainly did the propaganda well.
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I've seen it even in pricier sets, but then again I don't have the same motion blur problems that I've seen on other, more expensive LCDs than mine.

Strigoni is right about the small difference between 720 and 1080. If your not connected to an HD source like a blueray, PS3 or an HDDVR then your not really getting a 1080 anyway. But a 720 should still look pretty amazing in all but the cheapest models.
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it may be brand dependent. Pioneer dont burn in, but they are getting out og the buisness. Panasonics dont either I have one and would know, I play games and watch lots of espn. I also saw a comment from their tech lead said that if you didnt worry about burning in your CRT, then dont worry about their plasmas. Samsungs also have a good rep on no burn in. I have heard that LG has had more issues than the other brands. And I wouldnt touch a bargain brand plasma at all.

 
I have a 46" LCD Aquos by Sharp. Nice picture and sound quality with directv HD hook it up to a Bose surround sound and you'll never "go" to the movies again.

 
Like a couple people have said, LCD is probably the way to go. The new Samsung Plasma is considered the best TV on the market for sports but plasma TVs are a dying breed. If I were you, I would by the new 42" Samsung LCD. Samsung products are by far the best in my opinion. When doing research concentrate on the differences between the BLACKs on the TV. The darker/deeper blacks = the better contrast = better TV.

Good luck.

 
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Landlord of Memorial Stadium said:
Here you go. Enjoy. :)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1218068507560

Edit: For anyone who will say to go 1080p over 720p, you have some incredible eyes if you can tell the difference easily on a 42".
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There are very few video sources that actually put out a 1080p signal. A blueray disc player does, and Directv just started broadcasting some PPV movies in 1080p (if you have the right receiver). That is the reason you likely won't notice a difference. But if you have two 42" inch tvs, one 720p and one 1080p connected to a blueray disc player, you should be able to notice the difference.

 
i have a 47 in JVC, LCD. I didnt buy the Plasma because i was in Colorado Springs and was told that Plasmas dont work real well at high altitudes.

Blu-Ray is a must though

 
husker rob said:
i have a 47 in JVC, LCD. I didnt buy the Plasma because i was in Colorado Springs and was told that Plasmas dont work real well at high altitudes.

Blu-Ray is a must though
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those salesmen will make up anything. Plasma is struggling from that garbage. LCD is usually more expensive at the same screen size than a plasma, so of course a salesman would tell you anything to sell the higher priced product.

 
strigori said:
husker rob said:
i have a 47 in JVC, LCD. I didnt buy the Plasma because i was in Colorado Springs and was told that Plasmas dont work real well at high altitudes.

Blu-Ray is a must though
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those salesmen will make up anything. Plasma is struggling from that garbage. LCD is usually more expensive at the same screen size than a plasma, so of course a salesman would tell you anything to sell the higher priced product.
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Pretty sure the plasma/high altitude thing is legit. Plasma display manufacturers rate their products with a maximum recommended altitude, I know a couple of years ago Samsung rated their TVs for 6500 feet or below. There are special plasma models available for use at higher altitudes, though.

 
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